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Pretty in Prague

IN 1989, AFTER THE BERLIN WALL HAD FALLEN, AND THE VELVET REVOLUTION CROWDED THE STREETS OF PRAGUE, CZECHOSLOVAKIA FINALLY FREED ITSELF FROM COMMUNISM AND SOVIET INFLUENCE, AND PRAGUE BENEFITED DEEPLY FROM THE NEW MOOD. IN 1993, AFTER THE SPLIT OF CZECHOSLOVAKIA, PRAGUE BECAME THE CAPITAL CITY OF THE NEW CZECH REPUBLIC. PRAGUE ALSO BECAME ONE OF THE FIRST CITIES AVAILABLE FOR WESTERN TOURIST TO VISIT AND DISCOVER. AND THERE WAS INDEED A LOT TO DISCOVER.Bisected by the Vltava River but joined by the Charles bridge, lined with 30 statues of saints, Prague, the City of a Hundred Spires, is known for its Old Town Square, the heart of the historic core where one can find the beautiful baroque buildings, Gothic churches and the medieval Astronomical Clock. Yes, Prague with its Saint Vitus Cathedral, the Prague Castle, the Church of Our Lady before Týn, it’s Gehry-designed tower named Dancing House and the many, many more unique architectural treasures is pretty. It wasn’t always like that. During the communist regime nothing was done to preserve the beauty of Prague and the heavy pollution of the coal-heated city had given Prague a dark, dirty and sinister look. But once the Iron Curtain parted, Prague’s beauty was soon rediscovered and currently the Czech capital is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and in terms of beauty even rivals Paris.Should we be surprised that surrounded by so much architectural beauty a photographer such as Lucas Matthew has no problem finding male beauty? Earlier this week we talked about certain words that one simply doesn’t use to describe men. The word cute for example. And the word pretty. But let’s face it, Lucas Matthew has no problem finding pretty boys. In fact, even though Lucas is know for his many photographic disciplines – wedding, portraits, studio, outdoors – his passion most certainly lies in photographing men. And he does it well. We have seen it before, in his Dudeoir series, and we see it again today with Nick.Nick is a personal trainer in the city of Prague. Nick is also handsome, funny and full of energy. As he clearly shows in these photos shot by Lucas Matthew. Though most portraits are in subdued black and white, this classic treatment cannot control the bubble of energy that Nick is. This photoshoot, which took place in the city of Prague, is part of a bigger 2017 calendar project Lucas currently works on. A project that will include, according to the talented photographer, about 5 to 6 super hot, goodlooking and young models. The term Generation C comes back to mind. Oh and did I mention there might be some frontal nudity in there as well? Things to look forward to from Lucas Matthew. For now we have to be satisfied with his work with Nick. And we are. After all, he is pretty in Prague. –BM-LUCAS MATTHEW | BEAUTIFULMAG